830CM3019: Grave Site Expansion, Bay Pines National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a construction contractor to execute the Gravesite Expansion Phase 2 project at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project involves comprehensive site improvements, including constructing new precast concrete columbarium units, expanding burial sites, installing new roads and walks, implementing landscaping and irrigation systems, and constructing a new rostrum shelter. The project will require detailed site work encompassing earthwork, concrete foundations, masonry construction, metal fabrications, roofing, signage, and various architectural and civil infrastructure elements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation documents, the project appears to demand high technical proficiency in cemetery infrastructure development and environmental site management. The project is associated with solicitation number 830CM3019 and is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with detailed technical specifications and design plans available for review.

The opportunity is set aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with federal procurement preferences for veteran entrepreneurs. The project will expand the cemetery on a newly acquired 5-acre parcel, with key components including a 4,825-niche columbarium, 2,022 in-ground cremains burial sites, and infrastructure improvements. The total project scope involves constructing approximately 963 linear feet of roadways, a 40-foot modular bridge, a 365-foot metal sheet pile wall, and a stormwater management basin with a 12,600 cubic foot capacity. While precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment. The project is located in Pinellas County, Florida, with design documents dated April 29, 2024, and is expected to enhance burial capacity and visitor amenities at the Bay Pines National Cemetery.